Spartanburg County is served by seven separate public school districts, each with its own superintendent, schools, and community identity. Understanding which district covers your address is essential for families planning where to live, enroll children, or get involved in local education.
The Seven Districts at a Glance
Spartanburg District 1 (Campobello) covers the northern part of the county near Campobello and Landrum. Superintendent Dr. Mark Smith leads the district, which enrolls approximately 5,228 students. Key schools include Landrum High School and Chapman High School.
Spartanburg District 2 (Boiling Springs) is one of the county’s largest and fastest-growing districts, serving the Boiling Springs area with about 11,850 students. Superintendent Dr. Tim Newman oversees Boiling Springs High School and several elementary and middle campuses stretching along the I-85 corridor.
Spartanburg District 3 (Glendale) is a smaller district serving the Glendale and Cowpens areas under Superintendent Dr. Julie Fowler. Enrollment stands at approximately 2,790 students, with Broome High School as its flagship secondary school.
Spartanburg District 4 (Woodruff) serves the southeastern corner of the county in and around Woodruff. Superintendent Dr. Aaron Fulmer leads roughly 2,923 students. Woodruff High School is the district’s main high school.
Spartanburg District 5 (Duncan) covers the Duncan and Roebuck area near the BMW manufacturing corridor. Superintendent Dr. Randall Gary oversees approximately 10,645 students, with James F. Byrnes High School serving as the largest high school in the county.
Spartanburg District 6 (Roebuck) serves suburban areas south and east of the city, headquartered in Roebuck. Superintendent Mr. Ken Kiser leads about 11,775 students. Dorman High School is the district’s signature school and one of the most recognized names in Upstate South Carolina athletics.
Spartanburg District 7 (City of Spartanburg) covers the city itself under Superintendent Mr. Jeff Stevens. Enrollment is approximately 5,330 students, with Spartanburg High School as the city’s main public high school.
Total County Enrollment
Combined, the seven districts serve roughly 50,500 students across Spartanburg County, making it one of the most educationally diverse counties in Upstate South Carolina. Districts range in size from District 3 with under 3,000 students to Districts 2 and 6 each approaching 12,000.
What Parents Should Know
Each district operates independently with its own board of trustees, budget, and school calendar. When buying or renting a home, confirm your district assignment directly with the district office, as boundaries do not always follow city or zip code lines.
All seven districts participate in South Carolina open enrollment policies, which allow families to apply for transfers to schools in neighboring districts subject to available space. Contact individual district offices for transfer application deadlines, which typically fall in late winter for the following school year.
Higher Education Pipeline
Spartanburg County schools feed into a strong local higher education ecosystem including Spartanburg Community College, Wofford College, USC Upstate, and Converse University. For complete boundary maps and school ratings, visit the South Carolina Department of Education at ed.sc.gov or each district’s website directly.